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Hiring a new nanny can be exciting, but it can also be stressful and grueling if you have trouble finding the right person. Sometimes when you’re pressed for time, you want to get someone in quick, but there are a few steps you don’t want to skip. You also want to keep a few things […]

Background Check Service Company Named as a 2017 Winner True Hire, providers of background check, exit interview and drug screening services, announced it has been named a winner of the 2017 Weatherhead 100. Established in 1988 to celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship, The Weatherhead 100 is an award given by the Case Western Reserve University […]

Another Starbucks lawsuit foams up An applicant has filed suit in Georgia claiming Starbucks violated his rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Plaintiff Kevin Wills says the employer carried out adverse action against him without first providing him with a copy of his background report and giving him a chance to contest the […]

Trying to find the best background screening provider to fit the needs of your nanny agency can be overwhelming. That’s why we’re here to help! Check out the infographic below to learn about important criteria you should consider when selecting a background check company for your organization. Like what you just read? Sign up for […]

IMPORTANT UPDATE The new overtime law has been put on hold due to a nationwide injunction granted by Texas federal judge Amos Mazzant on November 22, 2016. Please check back for updates on the matter. Some Background Information The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) classifies both nannies and babysitters (domestic employment) as non-exempt […]

Being a nanny can get really difficult when the child they care for gets difficult. And while there are potentially as many reasons for a child’s negative behavior as there are possible negative behaviors, there are several steps any nanny can take in any situation to identify the root cause, implement a strategy, and resolve […]

In today’s world, it is becoming increasingly common for both parents of a family to be working full time, and that means things can get hectic. Kids often have to spend a lot of their time at a daycare, or with a last minute babysitter- and it can be a hassle- miscommunications and scheduling conflicts […]

Last time, I laid out five best practices for screening your candidates to find the best nanny you can. I thought I’d follow it up this time with an extensive list of questions for interviewing those candidates, to use or not use as your need warrants. If you scroll down, you’ll find a downloadable .pdf […]

When looking to hire a nanny for your family, its really quite difficult to be “too thorough” in your vetting of candidates. After all, this is a person who is not only going to be spending a significant amount of time with your kids, but also have nearly limitless, maybe even unsupervised, access to your […]

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